How to File GST Returns in India - Step by step solution

A Taxpayer file different forms for every GSTIN to which it is registered. In this article, we are going to discuss different questions surrounding GST returns.

GST Returns?

A type of form that a taxpayer files. There is a total of 22 forms available of which 11 are active, 8 forms are viewed only types and 3 forms are suspended.

There are a few types of Taxpayers as mentioned below

• Regular Taxpayer
• Composition Tax
• TDS Deducts
• Non-resident Taxpayer
• Input service distributor
• Casual Taxpayer
• E-commerce operator

File GST Returns

File GST return is not so laborious; it is so easy everyone can file in a few minutes.The steps are mentioned below here -

1. Open GST portal www.gst.gov.in
2. A 15-digit number GST number will be issued.
3. A reference number will be issued for each invoice that you upload.
4. The next step is to file outward return, inward return, and commutative monthly returns. every error will be rectified.
5. File outward supply return of GSTR-1 using the information section at the GST common portal on or before the 10th of the month.
6. Supplier's outward supply will be gotten from the GSTR-2A.
7. Now recipient has to verify the details of the outward supplies of credit or debit notes accordingly.
8. Inward supply of GST in GSTR-2 form.
9. The details provided by the inward supplies are apparent in the GSTR-1A.

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What is the offline process?

For the offline process, the user needs to download the offline tool from?https://www.gst.gov.in/download/returns. By downloading this tool, you can file GSTR-1 and GSTR-2 forms.

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?Who should file Goods and Services Tax returns?

Here is a summary of who should file annual returns under goods and services tax(GST).

?GSTR-1?Every registered person should file this form GSTR-1.

?GSTR-2A?It is an auto-fill form that is viewed only.

?GSTR-2B?It is viewed only form

?GSTR-3B???It is filled by every normal payer.

?GSTR-4?It is filled by a composition dealer.

?GSTR -5?It is filled by non-resident foreigners whose businesses are in India.

?GSTR-5A?It is filled by the OIDAR service provider.

?GSTR-6???It is required to fill by ISD.

?GSTR-7?It is filled by those who need to deduct TDS under GST.

?GSTR-8???It is filled by an e-commerce operator.

?GSTR-9 Every Taxpayer registered under GST

?GSTR-9C Every Taxpayer registered under GST

?GSTR -10?It is filled by those whose GST registration was canceled or surrendered.

?GSTR-11?It filled by those, for refund claims by for claims by foreign embassies.

?Penalties for late filing of GST

If you failed to file a GST return, there is a late fee to be paid. The interest is at 18% per annum to be calculated on the amount of outstanding tax.

?Penalties for late filing of GST

If you failed to file a GST return, there is a late fee to be paid. The interest is at 18% per annum to be calculated on the amount of outstanding tax.

?How to check the status of GST Returns?

?If you want to check your GST return online, you must follow the following steps.

• Open the portal www.gst.gov.in
• Enter the details on the login page.
• Click services > Then click on Returns > Click on Track Returns status.
• "Status of return"
• Click the search button.

This is the way to track GST return filing.

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